Abstract: The present invention relates to a host material comprising a compound having two carbazole moieties which is suitable for blue-emitting OLEDs. Surprisingly, it has been found that when appropriate substituents are present in the carbazole structure, the solubility of the compounds can be improved without any adverse effect on the OLED performance. The present invention further relates to the use of the host materials and to an organic light emitting device comprising the host material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of siloles substituted by fused ring systems in organic electronics applications, and to specific siloles substituted by fused ring systems and to the use thereof in organic electronics applications.

Abstract: A silane-modified cyanine of Formula (I) includes the valence tautomers thereof: wherein R1 is a linear, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chain, having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein one or more carbon atoms are optionally substituted by a 4-, 5- or 6-membered aromatic or non aromatic cyclic grouping of carbon atoms; R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of —OCH3, —OCH2CH3, —OCH2CH2CH3, —OCH(CH3)2, —OCH2CH2OCH3, —Cl, —Br, —I, Formula (II), Formula (III), —N(CH3)2, Formula (IV), Formula (V), methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl. The synthesis method and the use as a fluorescent marker are for inorganic solid supports, for example silica nanoparticles, and/or for biomolecules such as peptides, antibodies, DNA, RNA, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel compound and an organic light emitting device using the compound, and the compound according to the present invention may largely improve a life span, efficiency, electrochemical stability and thermal stability of the organic light emitting device.

Abstract: A method of producing silicon containing thin films by the thermal polymerization of a reactive gas mixture bisaminosilacyclobutane and source gas selected from a nitrogen providing gas, an oxygen providing gas and mixtures thereof. The films deposited may be silicon nitride, silicon carbonitride, silicon dioxide or carbon doped silicon dioxide. These films are useful as dielectrics, passivation coatings, barrier coatings, spacers, liners and/or stressors in semiconductor devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chromophore of general formula: in which: R1 represents C1-C4 alkyl; R2 represents a sterically hindered group; R3 represents a pi-conjugated system; Y represents O, S, NH or is absent; R4 represents a C3-C18, preferably C3-C8 and more preferably C3 alkyl group; M represents a metal from Group III or IV of the Periodic Table; n is an integer, to its process of preparation and to its uses.

Abstract: The invention provides direct processes and related catalysts for the syntheses of trisubstituted chiral pyrrolidines, piperidines, tetrahydrothiophenes, and thianes by highly enantio- and diastereoselective cascade Michael-Michael reaction of ?, ?-unsaturated aldehydes with trans-?-protected amino ?, ?-unsaturated esters.

Abstract: Classes of liquid aminosilanes have been found which allow for the production of silicon carbo-nitride films of the general formula SixCyNz. These aminosilanes, in contrast, to some of the precursors employed heretofore, are liquid at room temperature and pressure allowing for convenient handling. In addition, the invention relates to a process for producing such films. The classes of compounds are generally represented by the formulas: and mixtures thereof, wherein R and R1 in the formulas represent aliphatic groups typically having from 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, e.g., alkyl, cycloalkyl with R and R1 in formula A also being combinable into a cyclic group, and R2 representing a single bond, (CH2)n, a ring, or SiH2.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that a remarkable improvement in the performance of maleimide thermosets can be achieved by incorporating amide-extended maleimides into an adhesive formulation. Amide-extended maleimides described herein can be used to toughen bismaleimide thermosetting materials without sacrificing any thermal stability. Amide-extended maleimides are readily prepared by reacting a bismaleimide with an appropriate amine via the well-known Michael addition reaction. Acylation of the resulting secondary amines provides the amide-extended maleimide. The acylating agent can also be used to introduce polymerizable functional groups into the backbones of these thermoset monomers. Amide-extended acrylate and methacrylate monomers can also be prepared.

Abstract: Novel compositions of silicon-substituted carboxylic acid-containing-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, their preparation and use in methods for treating, preventing and/or reducing inflammation, pain, angiogenesis, and cortical dementias including Alzheimer's disease, inflammation-related cardiovascular disorders and cancer are described. The compositions and methods are effective at decreasing or reversing the gastrointestinal, renal and other toxicities resulting from the use of non-selective carboxylate-containing-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Abstract: A method for preparing a functionalized polymer, the method comprising the steps of preparing a reactive polymer and reacting the reactive polymer with an imide compound containing a protected amino group.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyacene compounds, organic semiconducting formulations and layers comprising them, a process for preparing the formulation and layer and electronic devices, including organic field effect transistors (OFETs), comprising the same.

Abstract: Silanylamine-based compounds represented by Formula 1 are provided. Methods of preparing the compounds and organic light emitting devices including organic layers comprising the silanylamine-based compounds are also provided. The silanylamine-based compounds have excellent electrical stability and electron transporting capabilities. Thus, the silanylamine-based compounds may be effectively used for red, green, blue, and white fluorescent and phosphorescent materials used to form hole injection layers, hole transport layers, and emissive layers in organic light emitting devices. Organic light emitting devices using these compounds have high efficiency, low driving voltages, high luminance and long lifetimes.

Abstract: An EP2 agonist which may have an EP3 agonistic effect has an effect of regenerating and/or protecting nerves, and is therefore useful as a therapeutic agent for a disease of the peripheral nervous system, such as a lower or upper motor neuron disease, a nerve root disease, plexopathy, thoracic outlet compression syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, neurofibromatosis and neuromuscular transmission disease. An EP2 agonist which has an EP3 agonistic effect is a safe and effective agent for the regeneration and/or protection of nerves which has little influence on the circulatory system.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane compound having a weight average molecular weight of 300 to 200,000 and having in one molecule at least one organic group represented by the following formula (1) and at least one selected from (SiO2) unit and (R1SiO3/2) unit, wherein R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkali metal, A independently represents an alkylene group, B represents —NR3—, sulfur or oxygen atom, n is 0 or 2, n1 is 0 or 1, and n2 is 0 or 1 provided that when n is 0 and n2 is 1, n1 is 1, when n is 2 and n2 is 1, n1 is 0 or 1, and when n is 2 and n2 is 0, n1 is 0.

Abstract: A method for processing an amorphous carbon film which has been formed on a substrate and wet-cleaned after being dry-etched includes preparing the substrate having the wet-cleaned amorphous carbon film and modifying a surface of the amorphous carbon film, before forming an upper layer on the wet-cleaned amorphous carbon film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic light-emitting diode comprising an anode An and a cathode Ka and a light-emitting layer E and if appropriate at least one further layer, where the light-emitting layer E and/or the at least one further layer comprises at least one compound selected from disilylcarbazoles, disilyldibenzofurans, disilyldibenzothiophenes, disilyldibenzophospholes, disilyldibenzothiophene S-oxides and disilyldibenzothiophene S,S-dioxides, to a light-emitting layer comprising at least one of the aforementioned compounds, to the use of the aforementioned compounds as matrix material, hole/exciton blocker material, electron/exciton blocker material, hole injection material, electron injection material, hole conductor material and/or electron conductor material, and to a device selected from the group consisting of stationary visual display units, mobile visual display units and illumination units comprising at least one inventive organic light-emitting diode.

Abstract: A novel epoxy compound represented by the following general formula (I), and a production process thereof, is provided: Y—(CH2)3—Si(OR1)nR23-n??(I) (wherein, Y is represented by any of the following formulas: wherein, R1 and R2 represent alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, n represents an integer of 1 to 3, R3 and R4 represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or trialkylsilyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R5 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a trialkylsilyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R6 to R12 represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or trialkylsilyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R13 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a trialkylsilyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein G1, G2, G3, G4, n, Y, Z, Z1, Z2, Z3, and Z4 are as defined in the disclosure, or a salt thereof, or a hydrate or solvate thereof, and to processes for the preparation of these compounds and the therapeutic use thereof.

Abstract: Novel epoxy compounds having imide structures represented by general formula (I) or general formula (II) below, and having an allyl group in the same molecule, as well as a process for their production (wherein R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen, a C1-6 alkyl group, or a C1-4 trialkylsilyl group) (wherein R3 represents hydrogen, a C1-6 alkyl group, or a C1-4 trialkylsilyl group).

Abstract: To provide a solid catalyst containing a cyclic imide skeleton which is easily available and easily separable from reaction products and which is easily recovered and regenerated, and free from reaction inhibitory factors; and a process for oxidation of organic compounds with the solid catalyst. An immobilized cyclic imide catalyst having a structure represented by following Formula (1), wherein X is oxygen or an —OR group (wherein R is hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl-protecting group); n is 0 or 1; Z1 is a five- or six-membered cyclic imide skeleton to which an aromatic or nonaromatic ring Z2 may be adjacent; elliptically shaped moiety S is an inorganic support; A1 is a group linking silicon atom with the cyclic imide skeleton Z1 or with the ring Z2 and is either a divalent hydrocarbon group or a group composed of a divalent hydrocarbon group and an amide bond (—NHCO—); and the cyclic imide skeleton Z1 and the ring Z2 may each be substituted.

Abstract: The present invention provides a silane compound which can be preferably used in an electronics application and the like, as a resin composition which is excellent in heat resistance, pressure resistance, water resistance, low moisture absorption property, low dielectric property, mechanical and chemical stability, and heat conductivity and capable of forming cured articles which hardly reduce physical properties even under severe environments such as high temperature and high pressure and high humidity; its production method, and a resin composition containing the silane compound.

Abstract: The present invention is a siloxane-based resin composition including a siloxane-based resin and an imidosilane compound having a specific structure. Moreover, the present invention is a siloxane-based resin composition including a siloxane-based resin which is a reactive product to be obtained by hydrolyzing an alkoxysilane compound and an imidosilane compound having a specific structure and then making the resulting hydrolysate undergo a condensation reaction. According to the present invention, it is possible to form a cured film excellent in adhesion.

Abstract: An electrochromic apparatus comprises a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer spaced from and disposed substantially parallel to the first electrode. An electrochromic layer is disposed between the first and second electrode layers. An electrolyte layer is disposed between the electrochromic layer and one of the electrode layers. The electrochromic layer comprises the dehydration reaction product of a hydrolyzed aromatic component. An electrochromic composition comprises an aromatic component having an aromatic core and at least two silicon-based groups pending from the aromatic core. The silicon-based groups have a silicon-bonded group selected from the group of hydrolyzable groups, hydrolyzates of hydrolyzable groups, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Coupling-initiator compounds are described that include a silicon-containing coupling moiety and at least one polymerization initiator moiety. The coupling moiety may be linked to the at least one polymerization initiator moiety by at least one linking moiety. The coupling moiety is capable of coupling the compound to a substrate, while the one or more polymerization initiator moieties are capable of initiating a polymerization of a monomer under polymerization conditions. The coupling-initiator compounds may be included in fiber reinforced polymer composites, where the compounds are coupled to the fibers in the composites and participate in the polymerization of the surrounding polymer.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, where R1 is optionally substituted lower alkyl, Y is —S(O)2—, R2 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl, R7 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl, X is a group of the formula: where R5 and R6 are each independently hydrogen, a group of the formula: is optionally substituted cycloalkylene, p is 0, and q is 1 or 2, Z is optionally substituted carbocyclyl or optionally substituted heterocyclyl, and provided that a compound wherein Z is fused heterocyclyl consisting of three rings or optionally substituted pyrimidinyl is excluded.

Abstract: The invention is amido-borate compounds containing one or more anionic amido-borate moieties comprising an organoborate anion wherein the boron atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom of ammonia or an organic compound containing one or more nitrogen atoms, such as a hydrocarbyl amine, a hydrocarbyl polyamine, or an aromatic heterocycle containing one or more nitrogen atoms, and a cationic counter ion.

Abstract: The invention provides epoxy and oxetane compositions including the novel acyloxy and N-acyl curing agents described herein. Use of invention curing agents result in cured adhesive compositions with remarkably increased adhesion and reduced hydrophilicity when compared to resins cured with other types of curing agents. Furthermore, the curatives of this invention do not interfere with free-radical cure and are thus suited for use in hybrid cure thermoset compositions.

Abstract: Universal linkers, their facile processes of manufacture and methods of using the same are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are mono-functional silylating compounds that may exhibit enhanced silylating capabilities. Also disclosed are method of synthesizing and using these compounds. Finally methods to determine effective silylation are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic light-emitting diode comprising an anode An and a cathode Ka and a light-emitting layer E which is arranged between the anode An and the cathode Ka and comprises at least one carbene complex and if appropriate at least one further layer, where the light-emitting layer E and/or the at least one further layer comprises at least one compound selected from disilylcarbazoles, disilyldibenzofurans, disilyldibenzothiophenes, disilyldibenzophospholes, disilyldibenzothiophene S-oxides and disilyldibenzothiophene S,S-dioxides, to a light-emitting layer comprising at least one of the aforementioned compounds and at least one carbene complex, to the use of the aforementioned compounds as matrix material, hole/exciton blocker material, electron/exciton blocker material, hole injection material, electron injection material, hole conductor material and/or electron conductor material, and to a device selected from the group consisting of stationary visual display units, mobile visu

Abstract: A novel epoxy compound represented by the following general formula (I), and a production process thereof, is provided: Y—(CH2)3—Si(OR1)nR23-n??(I) (wherein, Y is represented by any of the following formulas: wherein, R1 and R2 represent alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, n represents an integer of 1 to 3, R3 and R4 represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or trialkylsilyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R5 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a trialkylsilyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R6 to R12 represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or trialkylsilyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R13 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a trialkylsilyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group).

Abstract: A novel process for the production of Fmoc (9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonyl)-based compounds is provided, wherein a protecting group for the 9-hydroxymethyl group of the fluorene ring system is utilized. These compounds are useful for the modification of protein and peptide drugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material for an organic electro-optical device and an organic electro-optical device including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a material having thermal stability of a glass transition temperature of 120° C. or more and a thermal decomposition temperature of 450° C. or more, and being capable of providing an organic electro-optical device having high efficiency and a long life-span due to less crystallization and improved amorphous properties in a material for an organic electro-optical device. The material for an organic electro-optical device can be used singularly or as a host material in combination with a dopant, and includes an asymmetric fluorene derivative compound. An organic electro-optical device including the material for an organic electro-optical device is also provided.

Abstract: A silanylamine-based compound is represented by Formula 1 below. An organic light-emitting device includes an organic layer that includes the silanylamine-based compound: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Ar1, Ar2, and Ar3 are as defined in the specification. The silanylamine-based compound has good electrical characteristics and charge transport capability, and thus, is useful as a hole injection material, a hole transport material, and/or an emitting material for fluorescent or phosphorescent devices capable of producing light of a full spectrum of colors, including red, green, blue, and white. Thus, the organic light-emitting device including the organic layer including the silanylamine-based compound shows high efficiency, a low driving voltage, and high brightness.

Abstract: Naphthylcarbazole derivatives are provided. The naphthylcarbazole derivatives are represented by Formula 1. Further provided are KL host materials, organic electroluminescent devices employing the host materials, and displays and lighting systems comprising the devices.

Abstract: The invention is a system for initiating free radical polymerization comprising: a) in one part, one or more amido-borate compounds containing one or more anionic amido-borate moieties comprising an organoborate wherein the boron atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom of ammonia or an organic compound containing one or more nitrogen atoms, such as a hydrocarbyl amine, a hydrocarbyl polyamine, or an aromatic heterocycle containing one or more nitrogen atoms and optionally containing one or more heteroatoms or heteroatom containing functional moieties, and one or more cationic counter ions and b) in a second part, a liberating compound which reacts with the nitrogen atom(s) bound to the boron atom(s) upon contact with the amido-borate to form an organoborane radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anthracene compound and an organic electroluminescent display device using the same. Particularly, the present invention relates to an anthracene compound which has good blue light emitting property, transports holes and electrons efficiently to enable an organic electroluminescent display device to have a low voltage, high brightness and long lifetime, and an organic electroluminescent display device using the same.

Abstract: The invention includes terminating compounds, polymers, rubber compositions and tires. The terminating compounds can provide terminating groups on the polymer. Polymers can be homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers, and can include repeat units provided from conjugated diene monomers. Rubber compositions can be made from the polymers, and tires and various parts of tires can be made from those rubber compositions.

Abstract: The invention related to a novel process, novel process steps and novel intermediates useful in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active compounds, especially renin inhibitors, such as Aliskiren Inter alia the invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a compound of the formula I. or a salt thereof, wherein R1 as well as Act are as defined in the specification, and processes of manufacturing this compound as well as intermediates in this process.

Abstract: The invention describes a composition comprising a) a naturally occurring or synthetic elastomer susceptible to oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation, b) a white reinforcing filler, and c) as coupling agent, at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, or an oligomeric hydrolysis product of the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrolidin-2-ones according to the formula (1), or salts thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group, methods for their preparation and their use in the preparation of NEP-inhibitors, particularly in the preparation of N-(3-carboxyl-1-oxopropyl)-(4S)-(p-phenylphenylmethyl)-4-amino-(2R)-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester or salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for controlling the surface properties are described. Compounds of the invention can form radicals upon exposure to irradiation, which can then react with nearby molecules to alter the surface properties of various substrates. The invention can provide surfaces that are resistant to dewetting, surfaces that have immobilized molecules such as carbohydrates and polymers immobilized, and surfaces that have metals deposited on the surface. The invention can be utilized in a wide range of application, such as sensors, microreactors, microarrays, electroless deposition of metals, and the like.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device is provided and includes: a pair of electrodes; and at least one organic layer between the pair of electrodes, the at least one organic layer including a light-emitting layer containing a light-emitting material. The at least one organic layer includes at least one layer containing an indole derivative represented by formula (1). R102, R103, R104, R105 and R106 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent; R101 represents a substituent linking via a carbon atom; R101 and R106 may be bonded to each other to form a ring; R107 represents a substituent; n101 represents 1 or 2; and n102 represents an integer of from 0 to 5, provided that n101+n102?6.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds are represented by the following formula: wherein R is a hydrolyzable group, R? is an alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, A is an alkylene having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, X is O or S, Y is —NH— or S, L1 and L2 are C or N, Z and M are —NH—, O or S, R1 to R11 are H, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy or fluoroalkyl, or amino, m is 1 to 3, and n is 0 to 3. R1 and R2 or R2 and R3 may bonded together. R5 and R6 or R9 and R10 may directly bond together. R4 and R7 or R8 and R11 may form a ring skeleton. Their production processes, pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions, self-adhesive polarizers and LCDs are also disclosed.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescence device includes: a pair of electrodes; and at least one organic layer including a light emitting layer, the light emitting layer being provided between the pair of electrodes, wherein at least one layer of the at least one organic layer contains a compound represented by formula (1): wherein each of Z11 and Z12 independently represents an aromatic heterocyclic ring or an aromatic hydrocarbon ring; R11 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, provided that a plurality of R11s are the same or different; m represents an integer of 1 or more; and L1 represents a single bond or an m-valent linking group and is linked to any one of C atoms in R11, Z11 and Z12, provided that when m is 1, L1 does not exist.

Abstract: Provided are a silicon-containing compound having carbazole and fluorene in its molecule and an organic electroluminescent device including an organic layer employing the same. The silicon-containing compound is represented by the following formula: The silicon-containing compound has excellent electrical characteristics and a charge transporting capability, the silicon-containing compound can be used as a hole injecting material, a hole transporting material, and/or a light emitting material that are suitable for all-color fluorescent and phosphorescent organic light emitting devices such as red, green, blue, and white fluorescent and phosphorescent organic light emitting devices. When the silicon-containing compound is used to manufacture an organic electroluminescent device, the organic electroluminescent device has a high efficiency, a low driving voltage, high luminosity, and a long lifetime.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, intermediates, compositions, and methods of making compounds and intermediates related to the compounds of Formula (I) and/or Formula (II) and/or Formula (III) and/or Formula (IV) and/or Formula (VI) and/or Formula (VII) as disclosed herein wherein the various substituents are as defined in the written description.

Abstract: Aminosilane precursors for depositing silicon-containing films, and methods for depositing silicon-containing films from these aminosilane precursors, are described herein. In one embodiment, there is provided an aminosilane precursor for depositing silicon-containing film comprising the following formula (I): (R1R2N)nSiR34-n ??(I) wherein substituents R1 and R2 are each independently chosen from an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and an aryl group comprising from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, at least one of substituents R1 and R2 comprises at least one electron withdrawing substituent chosen from F, Cl, Br, I, CN, NO2, PO(OR)2, OR, SO, SO2, SO2R and wherein R in the at least one electron withdrawing substituent is chosen from an alkyl group or an aryl group, R3 is chosen from H, an alkyl group, or an aryl group, and n is a number ranging from 1 to 4.

Abstract: An oligomeric compound that is the Michael addition reaction product of a thiol with a compound having maleimide terminal groups and ester functionality internal in the compound can be formulated into curable compositions to improve adhesion to metal substrates.